Category Archives: Devotionals

The Value of Deliverance

Posted on November 4, 2021 by Mark Shields

In a loud voice they sang: Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and praise. – Revelation 5:12 As noted in the post “Excited Child of God”, … Continue reading →

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Steered Along the Path that He has Cleared

Posted on November 2, 2021 by Mark Shields

Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. – 2 Peter 3:18 The post “Decisions” has some thoughts about how to resolve uncertainties. The Lord gives wisdom and understanding from the experiences we go through. … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Journey through 1 Samuel 1 through 4

Posted on October 25, 2021 by Mark Shields

Photo Source – “Bing.” Microsoft. N.p., n.d. Web. Images >. Over the last few weeks, I’ve been looking at ways to apply the word found in 1 Samuel 1-5 and sharing some thoughts that not only can benefit you now but … Continue reading →

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Doers of the Word

Posted on October 21, 2021 by Mark Shields

But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. – James 1:22 A take-away from reading God’s Word as described in the post “Useful Faith” is that faith is not the only quality we need. The Israelites … Continue reading →

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Applying the Word

Posted on October 19, 2021 by Mark Shields

The Word of God is living and active. – Hebrews 4:12 Shared in the post “Grow to Know” was how Samuel listened to the Lord. In the same way, we can listen to the Lord by reading and reflecting on … Continue reading →